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Exclusive photos: Adrien Broner shines; halts Gavin Rees in Atlantic City

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On Saturday night at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner improved his record to 26-0 with 22 knockouts in hammering a braved but outmatched Gavin Rees over the course of five rounds.

Despite going down in flames, Rees gave a solid account of himself with his gritty display, as he surely won over his share of fans.

As for Broner, he now appears to be setting his sights on the winner of the March 16th Ricky Burns-Miguel Vazquez title unification tilt.

Continue below for exclusive photos from the contest from our good friend Naoki Fukuda.

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Jeff Mayweather claims that Adrien Broner is ‘definitely’ the future of boxing

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Adrien Broner halting Gavin Rees in Atlantic City (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

On Friday afternoon, I again made some rounds inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.

Prior to leaving, I caught up with former junior lightweight contender and current day trainer Jeff Mayweather, as we looked ahead to WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner’s match with Newbridge, Wales native Gavin Rees.

At just 23 years of age, Broner has a rare combination of talent, confidence, and exuberance that you simply don’t come across too often. And in Mayweather’s eyes, there isn’t much not to like.
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Breaking down Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Austin Trout with trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad

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Chris Robinson catches up with former light heavyweight champion and trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15. Muhammad speaks on the recent news that Saul Alvarez may be facing Austin Trout on May 4 in a junior middleweight title clash

J’Leon putting final touches on training camp with Roger Mayweather [February 15th, 2013]

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Chris Robinson was on hand at the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, as undefeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love (14-0, 8 KO’s) put some final touches on his training camp ahead of his bout with Derrick Findley on the February 23rd Cornelius Bundrage-Ishe Smith Showtime-televised junior middleweight championship bout…
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Roger Mayweather isn’t upset that his nephew will be working with Floyd Sr.

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Chris Robinson catches up with trainer Roger Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15. Roger speaks on his transition from being a world champion to a trainer and reveals that he isn’t upset that his nephew Floyd Mayweather will be working with his father Floyd Sr. for his May 4th fight in Vegas…

Jeff Mayweather speaks on Saul Alvarez vs. Austin Trout, Adrien Broner being boxing’s future, more

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Chris Robinson catches up with respected trainer Jeff Mayweather inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Jeff breaks down the rumored Saul Alvarez-Austin Trout clash, Adrien Broner’s future in boxing, and the next move from Floyd Mayweather

Larry Merchant on Adrien Broner’s bout with Rees, PEDs in boxing, seeing Donaire-Mares fall through, and more

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Junior featherweight champion Nonito Donaire (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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By Chris Robinson

It had been a little while since I had touched base with longtime HBO analyst Larry Merchant to discuss the sweet science in depth.

No longer announcing fights for HBO and having recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, Merchant has been enjoying his newfound free time very well it seems. As one would guess, Merchant still has great enthusiasm for the boxing game and is always open to discussing anything related to the sport.

Calling up Merchant recently, we discussed some recent storylines, including WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner’s bout with Gavin Rees tonight in Atlantic City, his thoughts on junior welterweight brute Lucas Matthysse, the issues with performance-enhancing drugs in the sport of boxing, and why he would have preferred to see junior featherweight titlist Nonito Donaire face Abner Mares instead of Guillermo Rigondeaux.
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Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) sparring Lanell Bellows (3-0-1, 3 KO’s) [Mayweather Boxing Club]

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Chris Robinson steps inside the Mayweather Boxing Club on Friday, Feb. 15, as former world title challenger Sebastian Lujan (39-7-2, 24 KO’s) faces off with unbeaten super middleweight contender Lanell Bellows (3-0-1, 3 KO’s) for some lively sparring…
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Floyd Mayweather shows love to HustleBoss.com and J’Leon Love

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HustleBoss.com is always giving you the exclusives from the Mayweather Boxing Club, and now even the champ himself is taking notice.

On Thursday night, Mayweather updated his followers of a recent HustleBoss.com exclusive, as undefeated middleweight prospect J’Leon Love put in some work with fellow prospect Semen Uporov (11-1, 5 KO’s)

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Former champion Hassan N’dam N’jikam seen sparring at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas

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Inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club with Ishe Smith and Hassan N’dam N’jikam 

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This past October, former WBO middleweight champion Hassan N’dam N’jikam lost his title in a wild fight with Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin inside of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Despite often setting the tempo of the contest, N’jikam suffered six knockdowns in the course of twelve rounds that ultimately sealed his fate.

While not much had been heard about the Cameroon native following his first professional loss, N’jikam was spotted yesterday inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas getting in some work.

While it’s unknown whether N’jikam is in the area to simply hone his boxing skills or for other reasons related to his career, he did find time to spar with two promising prospects in his first week in Vegas.
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Former champion Julio Diaz states his case for a shot at Amir Khan

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Julio Diaz training for his bout with Shawn Porter this past December in Indio, California (Photo: Chris Robinson – HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

At the moment, there is still no official opponent locked in for former junior welterweight champion Amir Khan’s April 20th return.

One fight removed from his upset loss to Danny Garcia this past July in Las Vegas, Khan has since seen his spirits restored after teaming up with Northern California’s Virgil Hunter. The duo’s first ring endeavor resulted in Khan dominating and bloodying an outmatched Carlos Molina over ten rounds before the fight was called off.

While the very capable Josesito Lopez appeared to be in the running to face Khan, the two sides couldn’t agree on a catch weight for the fight, leaving the Bolton star without a dance partner as his next fight creeps closer.

One man who is throwing his name into the hat is former two-time champion Julio Diaz.
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Semajay Thomas on sparring with Adrien Broner, his connection to Nate Jones, Floyd Mayweather, more

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Chris Robinson catches up with former National Amateur champion Semajay Thomas from his training camp in Colorado Springs, Colorada, as he is presently sparring with WBC lightweight champion Adrien Broner. Thomas speaks on working with Broner as well as his time training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, his connection to his coach Nate Jones, and what Floyd Mayweather’s future holds…

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Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias discusses Floyd Mayweather’s twitter innuendo, the buzz from his recent performance, the move to Las Vegas that changed his life, and more

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Luis Arias with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 2nd (Photo: Chris Robinson)

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The more time I spend covering boxing, the more I seem to become embedded in the sport.

Focusing on articles, videos, and photos, there is no better place for me to get pure coverage than inside of the gyms and over the past three-plus years I’ve been able to chronicle some of the finest prospects in Las Vegas and California.

It was August of 2010 when I first crossed paths with Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Luis ‘Cuba’ Arias, as the National Amateur champion was giving light heavyweight titlist Chad Dawson some lively work ahead of his clash with Jean Pascal later that month. I instantly spotted Arias’ strength and aggression in the ring and knew he would likely be making a name for himself as a professional.

A few years later and Arias’ name is starting to slowly but surely resonate within boxing circles.
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A candid interview with Saturday Morning Productions’ director Andre Diaz, as he discusses his time covering Brandon Bass, creating ‘The Pursuit’, and more

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Andre Diaz, pictured right, interacting with Boston Celtics’ star Brandon Bass during the film of “The Pursuit”

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By Chris Robinson

Having covered the sport of boxing for several years running, I still feel as though there is much more for me to learn and many more doors to open.

With an interest in creating my own videos that had lasted for a little while, I finally set up my own YouTube page this past summer and have since been looking to hone my editing skills along the way.

As I continue to push forward with personal videos, I always keep an open mind for what other artists bring to the table as well.

Last month, through the magic of social-networking, I crossed paths with aspiring director Andre Diaz, as he took the time to introduce me to his YouTube-documentary series titled “The Pursuit”.
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“He was as good a student as Manny Pacquiao” – Freddie Roach still believes that he’s the best fit for Chavez Jr.

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. facing off with Sergio Martinez this past September in Las Vegas (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)

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There’s no denying that the tandem of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Freddie Roach had great success during their two and a half year run together.

Having welcomed Chavez into his Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles in late April of 2010, Roach understood that the young fighter had been rumored to be lethargic and uncooperative in camp. Still, Roach was able to sharpen his skills as Chavez continued his unbeaten streak while claiming the WBC middleweight crown as well.

Chavez was hit with a huge blow to his ego and career this past September when he was thoroughly outclassed over eleven and half rounds by Argentina’s Sergio Martinez before a knockdown and rally in the twelfth round came up short. The young prizefighter from Sinaloa, Mexico suffered his first professional defeat, losing a lopsided decision.

Word later leaked that Chavez was set to fire Roach, with either Nacho Beristain or Robert Garcia likely to fill his void.

Roach is unsure of where everything stands and still seems to hold on to extreme disappointment as to how the training camp for Martinez unraveled
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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan says Devon Alexander is ‘by far’ the tougher challenge; claims Floyd Mayweather would embarrass Robert Guerrero

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Andre Berto’s trainer Tony Morgan gives his take on whether Devon Alexander or Robert Guerrero are better challenges for Floyd Mayweather (Photo credits: Chris Robinson / HustleBoss.com)

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On Tuesday night, perennial pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather set the boxing world on fire when he announced some recent developments pertaining to his May 4th return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

While WBC interim welterweight titlist Robert Guerrero was looked at as the favorite to land the fight, Mayweather instead suggested that St. Louis’ Devon Alexander may be getting the opportunity.

“The negotiations for my fight are almost done,” Mayweather tweeted. “The front runner is IBF Champion Devon Alexander. It’d be a unification bout at welterweight.”

On Wednesday night, I caught up with trainer Tony Morgan, a man who knows Guerrero very well.
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Bob Arum speaks on the Nonito Donaire-Abner Mares fallout and reveals why it’s ‘impossible’ for him to work with Golden Boy

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Bob Arum in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon with his latest signee, Zou Shiming (Photo: Chris Robinson / HustleBoss.com)

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By Chris Robinson

On Tuesday afternoon, I caught up with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum inside of the main lobby of the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

While Arum was anticipating the grand arrival of his latest signee, former two-time gold medalist Zou Shiming from China, he took a few moments to address the latest developments with another one of his star fighters, Nonito Donaire.

Donaire is presently eyeing an April return to the ring, with reports having either a clash with WBA junior featherweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux or a rematch with former titlist Vic Darchinyan on tap.

There has been plenty of confusion taking place in the camp of Rigondeaux, from his issues with Miami-based Caribe Promotions to the Cuban bringing in the services of trainer Pedro Diaz at the expense of his former coach Jorge Rubio.

“That will be decided by the end of the week,” Arum said when discussing the situation. “We have made an offer to Rigondeaux and we’re waiting to see if he accepts.”
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